Devolution is not something that businesses in the East Riding seem concerned about- that's the view of the county councils executive member for business.
Jane Evison was asked this week what she feels the business community thinks about the prospect of devolution:
Councillor Evison was asked about the business communities views on devolution at a meeting this week, she says attracting new business to the area seems to be their primary concern:
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North Yorkshire Police say please avoid the A171 whilst they deal with a collision near the Robin Hood's Bay turn off on Robin Hood's Bay Road.
A Scarborough care home owner has launched a direct video appeal urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to visit the Yorkshire Coast and witness the daily reality of the UK's social care system.
Some of the world's best cyclists will race through Hornsea, Driffield, and other local communities when stage three of the 2026 Lloyd's Tour of Britain Men comes to East Yorkshire this September.
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